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ACC Opens New Automotive Technology Facility at Round Rock Campus

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated the completion of its new Automotive Technology facility at the Round Rock Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 8. Funded through ACC’s 2022 General Obligation Bond, the … Continue reading →

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ACC Board of Trustees October 5 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its work session and regular meeting on Monday, October 5. Highlights include an update on the Theory of Change Co-Requisite Design Team and a … Continue reading →

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ACC on the Nov. Ballot: 3 Board Seats, Possible Pflugerville Annexation

The November 3, 2026 General Election is an important one, and Austin Community College District (ACC) encourages everyone to make their voice heard. There are many important national, state, and local items on the ballot—including … Continue reading →

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ACC Earns Veterans Gold Award from Texas Veterans Commission for Educational Excellence

For the fourth straight year, Austin Community College District (ACC) earned the Gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), the highest level of recognition for colleges and universities supporting … Continue reading →

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ACC Students Get Hands-On Voting Experience at Paws to the Polls

With early voting for the November 2026 election approaching, more than 100 ACC students got a hands-on introduction to the voting process at the Highland Campus. ACC Votes partnered with the League of Women Voters … Continue reading →

Financial Aid Month: Get a Head Start on Paying for College at ACC

October is Financial Aid Month at Austin Community College District (ACC), making it a good time to start planning how you’ll pay for college. Financial aid applications for 2027–28 open October 1. Applying early can … Continue reading →

Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month at ACC

October is Campus Sustainability Month, and Austin Community College District (ACC) is celebrating with hands-on opportunities to explore sustainability across the District. Throughout the month, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy solar-powered snow cones, tour … Continue reading →

ACC Design Students Help Bring Voter Registration to Life Across Travis County

Austin Community College District (ACC) students put the design skills they learned in the classroom to life through a partnership with Travis County Voter Registration. Over the past year, students in ACC’s Design Studio worked … Continue reading →

ACC Adds Multi-Factor Authentication for Student Accounts Beginning September 28

Austin Community College District (ACC) will begin requiring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for student accounts starting September 28. The added security measure will help protect student accounts and information, including financial aid records, academic information, and … Continue reading →

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September 2026 | Credit Card Rewards—What’s in It for You?

Credit card rewards can be a great way to earn cash back, travel perks, or points on everyday purchases, but only if you understand how they work. Choosing the right rewards card means looking beyond … Continue reading →

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